Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
Coming Full Circe
This weekend we celebrated the BIG 5-0 birthday of a crazy dear friend, Kevin. In lieu of gifts, we were asked to bring a card expressing what we appreciate most about him. It was one of the easiest cards I've ever written. Several years ago, he and his a-mazing wife, Carolyn, were in a Bible study I co-led during one of the morning services at Crossroads. I'll never forget how...
Friday Fave: Kelly Minter Study
We recently finished up our community Bible study, Nehemiah...A Heart That Can Break, by Kelly Minter. Obviously when a group studies a particular book in the Bible one can't go wrong. Every word is profitable. Not one returns void. Each syllable, exhaled by our living and active God. Each Bible study author, however, has their own way of bringing to light what God lays on their heart...
True Marks of A Disciple
Sunday Snippets from Mark 8 Our discipleship in Jesus Christ is essential to others coming to know Jesus. There is nothing passive about being a disciple of Jesus. Discipleship isn't about taking a class. The cost of following Jesus: Your life. The reward of following Jesus: True life. Verses 34-38, Jesus says: Deny yourself. Do we believe our issues are more important...
When Inspiration Wanes
- image courtesy of 9Words Nothing and no one inspires like the living active Word of God so it can't help but lead the way! God can do anything, you know -- far more than you could ever imagine or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within us" (Eph 3:20, The Message)....
Friday Fave: Dr. Seuss
In honor of Dr. Suess' birthday tomorrow, I'd like to share one of our favorite local finds, Your Favorite Suess, by Random House. Thanks to Mr. K's Used Books we recently snatched up this sweet find for less than $10.00. It's a book we look forward to reading to our grandchildren for years to come. What's your favorite Dr. Suess...
If Piper Could Talk
If Piper could talk... "Pappa just made funny faces at me via Facetime! Silly Pappa." "What's up?" "I think I can carry one more." "Yeah, I am pretty cute, aren't I?" "I love my...
Friday Fave: Artful Blogging
Artful Blogging, Feb/Mar/Apr 2013, Stampington & Co. You know this is a favorite of mine! Each quarterly issue is replete with rich photography (310+), inspiring stories, and articles, such as: Living a Fearless Creative Life, by Ashley Hackshaw Sticking To A Routine, by Laura Johnston Finding My Zone Through Blogging and Photography, by Sharon Giordano Learning To Stop and Smell...
Snow: A Wonderland of Memories
The little girl within wasn't about to let sniffles and a sore throat keep me from playing in the snow. Except for a brief event (15 minutes) a couple weeks ago, this was the first real snowfall we'd seen in a couple of years. Snow never comes -- or stays -- long enough for me. Much like a song that transports us to a specific place and time, snow rarely fails to usher me into a...
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